Punjab politics Archives - National Times

09 Jun

Sunil Jakhar Urges Akali Unity at Dhindsa’s Bhog, Calls It True Tribute to Punjab’s Stalwart

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal Unity, Punjab politics, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Sunil Jakhar

Sangrur, Punjab – In a powerful message at the Bhog ceremony of veteran leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar made an impassioned appeal for unity among all Akali factions. As leaders across party lines gathered to pay their final respects, Jakhar said that the true tribute to Dhindsa would be to “rise above egos and internal differences” and form a united front for the welfare of Punjab and the Sikh community.Jakhar stressed that Punjab stands at a critical juncture, and only a strong, regional, panthic (community-centric) voice can safeguard its legacy and interests. Referring to Dhindsa’s lifelong…

10 Mar

Bikram Majithia Ordered to Appear for Investigation by Supreme Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Majithia, Investigation, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal, Supreme Court

New Delhi, March 10, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India has directed senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia to join an ongoing investigation, rejecting any immediate relief in a case linked to his alleged criminal activities. The court has set March 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM as the mandatory appearance date at the investigation headquarters in Patiala. Court’s Orders and Observations The bench, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Aravind Kumar, reviewed the arguments from both sides and concluded that Majithia must comply with the investigation process. His legal team assured the court that he would be present for…

25 Feb

AAP Minister Aman Arora Slams Congress Over Corruption Allegations in Punjab Assembly

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs Congress, Aman Arora, Corruption Allegations, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, February 25, 2025 – Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora took a sharp dig at the Congress, accusing it of hypocrisy over corruption allegations. He urged Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa to clean his party’s own record before making accusations against others.Arora’s remarks came in response to a news report from a leading English daily, which revealed a letter by a retired Enforcement Directorate officer to the Union Finance Minister. The letter claimed that an investigation into the 2020 Tarn Taran illicit liquor tragedy, which killed 130 people, was abruptly halted…

20 Feb

Youth Wing to Play Key Role in Shiromani Akali Dal’s Membership Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsMembership Drive, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal, Youth Akali Dal

(National Times Bureau) February 20, 2025– The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is receiving overwhelming support from all sections of Punjab, especially the youth, for its membership drive. This was stated by Youth Akali Dal's Mohali Rural District President, Tarnbir Singh Timmi Punnia, in a recent statement.He emphasized that SAD is Punjab’s only regional party that has consistently stood for Punjab, Punjabi culture, and Sikh interests. According to him, young people believe that strengthening SAD is essential for Punjab’s progress. From day one, the membership drive has witnessed mass participation, with people voluntarily joining the party. Youth Wing Actively Engaged Punnia…

10 Feb

BJP’s Tarun Chugh Claims ‘Countdown’ for Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Has Started After AAP’s Delhi Defeat

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Punjab politics, Tarun Chugh

New Delhi, February 10, 2025: Following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh claimed that the people of Delhi have "punished" Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged corruption. Chugh asserted that the "countdown" for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has now begun, suggesting that AAP may face similar political challenges in Punjab. He remarked that the people of Punjab are eager to free the state from "AAP-da" governance, accusing AAP of being controlled by leaders in Delhi who allegedly shield the mafia operating within Punjab.Chugh’s…